Power "sleep" mode at DVinfo.net

Peter Rowlands · April 28th, 2004, 11:22 AM

My PDX10 stays on continuously and so drains the battery if left on "Camera" for extended periods.
My previous camera was the V900 which went into "Sleep" mode after 5 minutes but could be 'woken up' by pressing the "Stop/Start" button.
I have scoured the manual and the menus on the camera but have been unable to see how to activate an "Auto sleep" mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.
Any help would be appreciated as I am using the PDX10 remotely without physical access to the "On/Off" switch.

Steve Roffler · April 29th, 2004, 12:11 AM

I have the same experience and question. Looking forward to hearing the solution, if there is one.

I have drained several batteries by accidently switching the camera to on while storing it in my dry box.

Ignacio Rodriguez · April 29th, 2004, 12:34 PM

I have a cheap Sony tripod that has a LANC remote control that can power the camera on and of, control zoom and recording. It uses a cable that I think could be very easily extended.

I try to store the camera without the battery lately to keep that other problem from happening.

Pat Chaney · April 30th, 2004, 11:53 AM

It does power the head down after 5 mins though doesn't it? I assume that would save most of the power being used.

Peter Rowlands · May 1st, 2004, 01:05 AM

Unfortunately not. The mono viewfinder stays on all the time and the battery runs down almost in real time.
I have actually solved the problem by fitting a mechanical on/off switch to the underwater housing in which i use the PDX10.
Many thanks for your input

April 28th, 2004, 11:22 AM	#1
Peter Rowlands New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 5	Power "sleep" mode My PDX10 stays on continuously and so drains the battery if left on "Camera" for extended periods. My previous camera was the V900 which went into "Sleep" mode after 5 minutes but could be 'woken up' by pressing the "Stop/Start" button. I have scoured the manual and the menus on the camera but have been unable to see how to activate an "Auto sleep" mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. Any help would be appreciated as I am using the PDX10 remotely without physical access to the "On/Off" switch.

April 29th, 2004, 12:11 AM	#2
Steve Roffler Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 100	I have the same experience and question. Looking forward to hearing the solution, if there is one. I have drained several batteries by accidently switching the camera to on while storing it in my dry box. __________________ Steve pdx10, EOS10D

April 29th, 2004, 12:34 PM	#3
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	I have a cheap Sony tripod that has a LANC remote control that can power the camera on and of, control zoom and recording. It uses a cable that I think could be very easily extended. I try to store the camera without the battery lately to keep that other problem from happening. __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

April 30th, 2004, 11:53 AM	#4
Pat Chaney Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 107	It does power the head down after 5 mins though doesn't it? I assume that would save most of the power being used.

May 1st, 2004, 01:05 AM	#5
Peter Rowlands New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 5	Unfortunately not. The mono viewfinder stays on all the time and the battery runs down almost in real time. I have actually solved the problem by fitting a mechanical on/off switch to the underwater housing in which i use the PDX10. Many thanks for your input